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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer (FTC/Secondment) - **Company:** Thames Valley Police - **Location:** Kidlington, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Public Key Infrastructure, Azure Active Directory - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://eu.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-systems-engineer-ftc-secondment-kidlington-grossbritannien-58878540 ## About the Role produce high-quality documentation * Drive Azure cost management and leverage AI tools and automation to improve operational efficiency and service delivery * Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity design/validation in line with policy * Manage full production lifecycle of platforms (installation, configuration, upgrades, maintenance, continuous improvement) * Support across multiple locations, including travel, with willingness to work unsocial hours as needed * Ensure alignment with best practices and organisational standards * Support deployment decisions and cost-efficient operational strategies to balance quality and value * Foster collaboration across teams and partners to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders Tasks * Strong leadership, design authority, and quality assurance across core infrastructure platforms * Experience with cloud technologies and hybrid environments, especially Azure * Knowledge of Microsoft Entra, Exchange, PKI, and Azure aaas _ * Ability to manage cloud costs and optimise consumption * Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning * Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders * Proactive, adaptable, and able to handle changing priorities and emerging technologies * Willingness to travel across multiple locations and operate in flexible hours * Full UK driving licence * Secondment or fixed-term contract familiarity or willingness to work within those terms Key requirements * 24 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) * flexible working conditions * lifestyle discounts * local government pension scheme option * dedicated Welfare team and wellbeing initiatives * career development opportunities ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you will lead and shape the organisation's core infrastructure with a cloud-first mindset, focusing on modern cloud technologies and hybrid environments. You'll design, deliver, and continuously improve high-value technology solutions aligned to organisational priorities, while championing security, resilience, and cost efficiency. You will translate complex technical concepts for stakeholders and drive cross-team collaboration to enhance service availability and decision-making. This senior role offers a meaningful impact on public safety through scalable, modern IT platforms and innovative automation. Pay / Benefits * Design, implement, and support solutions across Microsoft Entra (hybrid identity), Exchange (on-premises and/or online), PKI, and Azure cloud technologies * Promote a cloud-first approach and modernise legacy platforms to ensure scalable, secure, and resilient architectures * Lead design authority, provide expert technical assurance, and produce high-quality documentation * Drive Azure cost management and leverage AI tools and automation to improve operational efficiency and service delivery * Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity design/validation in line with policy * Manage full production lifecycle of platforms (installation, configuration, upgrades, maintenance, continuous improvement) * Support across multiple locations, including travel, with willingness to work unsocial hours as needed * Ensure alignment with best practices and organisational standards * Support deployment decisions and cost-efficient operational strategies to balance quality and value * Foster collaboration across teams and partners to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders Tasks * Strong leadership, design authority, and quality assurance across core infrastructure platforms * Experience with cloud technologies and hybrid environments, especially Azure * Knowledge of Microsoft Entra, Exchange, PKI, and Azure cloud * Ability to manage cloud costs and optimise consumption * Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning * Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders * Proactive, adaptable, and able to handle changing priorities and emerging technologies * Willingness to travel across multiple locations and operate in flexible hours * Full UK driving licence * Secondment or fixed-term contract familiarity or willingness to work within those terms Key requirements * 24 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) * flexible working conditions * lifestyle discounts * local government pension scheme option * dedicated Welfare team and wellbeing initiatives * career development opportunities ## Related Videos - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Convincing Product teams to Adopt Gitops in a Large Org](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1936-convincing-product-teams-to-adopt-gitops-in-a-large-org) - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Building Sovereign AI: Lessons from Deploying Secure RAG Systems using Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100108-building-sovereign-ai-lessons-from-deploying-secure-rag-systems-using-confidential-computing) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Guide for Expats Living in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/355-guide-for-expats-living-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)